PHYS 340
Fall 2025
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| Course Cluster and Certificates: Applied Data Science Certificate, Integrated Design, Engineering & Applied Science Minor |
Most modern problems in physics cannot be analytically solved, making numerical solution necessary. This course introduces students to vital numerical methods used in modern computational physics. Students will develop code to calculate exact numerical solutions to a range of physics problems, such as N-body motion, the solution of Schrödinger's equation, and phase transitions. Methods covered include root finding, numerical integration of initial and boundary value problems, Monte Carlo techniques, and an introduction to machine learning methods. Code will be developed using Python and there will be opportunities to gain experience in the C programming language as well. Previous programming experience is strongly encouraged but not required. |
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| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Laboratory Course | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (MATH221 AND PHYS213) OR (MATH223 AND PHYS213) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Applied Data Science Certificate)(Data Analysis Minor)(Informatics and Modeling Minor)(Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society Minor)(Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society)(Physics Minor)(Physics) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Materials distributed by instructor.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Laboratory sessions will focus on weekly computational exercises to be completed by the end of the week. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: This course is also a part of the Certificate in Informatics and Modeling program |
| Instructor(s): Davino,Michael Lawrence Times: ..T.... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 14 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 14 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 2 | FR: 0 |
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